OR Perioperative Assistant I

Essential Functions

• Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients.
• Transports patients to and from various areas of the hospital, cleans transport devices, and assists with patient transfers and positioning.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment through the maintenance of egress corridors; organization and cleaning of work areas, storerooms, patient bays, computers, and monitors; performance of post-case/post-care cleaning following established policies; performance of terminal and isolation cleaning if necessary including the daily/weekly cleaning of mobile fluid-waste equipment; cleaning/stocking of scrub sinks/housekeeping carts; and cleaning/stocking of warmers and autoclaves.
• This includes the cleaning and preparation of the work area for next shift.
• Transports specimens and records specimen delivery in designated log books and adds fixative to specimens when needed.
• Transports Blood and Blood Products.
• Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration including the changing of tank regulators and checking of tank volumes.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures including the reporting of equipment/room repairs to appropriate personnel and departments.
• Aids in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Relays accurate telephone, visitor, patient, and healthcare provider messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
• Transports linens, trash, and bio hazardous case carts/materials according to established polices wearing PPE and ensuring correct signage is in place prior to transport.
• Follows UVA protocol and performs terminal cleaning.
• Demonstrates safe use of equipment.
• Provides a positive image in performance, conduct, and appearance.
• Provides effective, professional communication skills in all interactions.
• Maintains current knowledge of role through attendance at all mandatory educational programs.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
• Performs related duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Six (6) months of related experience preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.